방탄
bangtan
bangtan is the Korean word for bulletproof.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of 방 (bang), meaning 'prevent' or 'shield' and 탄 (tan), meaning 'bullet'.
How do you pronounce it?
bangtan
Did you know?
- While 방탄 literally describes armor, it is globally recognized as the shorthand name for the K-pop group 'BTS', standing for 'Bangtan Sonyeondan'.
- The group BTS officially uses 방탄 as a metaphor for blocking out stereotypes, criticisms and expectations that hit adolescents like bullets.
- In Korean, 방탄 is rarely used in daily conversation unless referring to military equipment or the global pop group.
Examples in context
- 방탄은 대단한 음악 그룹이에요!Bangtan is an amazing music group!
- 방탄 조끼를 입어야 해요.bangtan jogireul ibeoya haeyo.You must wear a bulletproof vest.
- 방탄 유리라 아주 튼튼해요.bangtan yurira aju teunteunhaeyo.It is bulletproof glass, so it is very strong.
- 방탄 헬멧이 필요합니다.bangtan helmet-i piryohamnida.A bulletproof helmet is required.
Example conversation
A security officer and a trainee are discussing equipment.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 방탄 조끼를 챙겼나요?Dohyeon ssi, bangtan jogireul chaenggyeotnayo?Dohyeon, did you pack the bulletproof vest?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 지은 씨. 이미 준비했어요.Ne, Jieun ssi. Imi junbihaesseoyo.Yes, Jieun. I already prepared it.
- 지은 Ji-eun다행이네요. 안전이 제일 중요해요.Dahaeng-ineyo. Anjeoni jeil jung-yohaeyo.That's a relief. Safety is the most important thing.
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요. 조심해서 행동하겠습니다.Majayo. Josimhaeseo haengdong-hagetseumnida.You're right. I will act with caution.
